Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen SpeyNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%55.6%
Age14 yr3 yr
Price£50.83£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £51.

For beginners: Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.83 vs £39.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £50.83)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy New?

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 262) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHay-like

Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ToastedVanillaTobaccoNew Wood

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